NFL Trade Verdict

Denver Broncos Win

Denver acquired Ellis Johnson from Atlanta Falcons for an undisclosed 2004 draft pick. Denver paid draft capital for Ellis Johnson, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Atlanta Falcons.

September 24, 2004 Denver BroncosAtlanta Falcons Confidence: low Tier: minor Provisional Record

Atlanta Falcons Received

Trade Summary

Denver acquired Ellis Johnson from Atlanta Falcons for an undisclosed 2004 draft pick. Denver paid draft capital for Ellis Johnson, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Atlanta Falcons.

Trade Analysis

Denver acquired Ellis Johnson from Atlanta Falcons for an undisclosed 2004 draft pick. Denver paid draft capital for Ellis Johnson, making this a targeted personnel acquisition instead of a pure pick shuffle. The Broncos grade of C reflects the balance between immediate roster help and the opportunity cost of the pick sent to Atlanta Falcons. Atlanta Falcons received an undisclosed 2004 draft pick and gave up Ellis Johnson.